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Sara Yemm ’14

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Sara Yemm ’14 is working for an auto dealership owned by her father, Rick Yemm ’78, that  has been in their family for 56 years and counting.
Rick and Sara sat down with The Register-Mail to discuss working as a parent-child team, how the internet has transformed vehicle sales, and why young people might want to consider a career in the auto business. Read the full article here: http://www.galesburg.com/news/20180304/taking-care-of-business-yemm-auto-family-owned-for-56-years
Congratulations, Sara!

Chase M. Hundman ’14

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Chase M. Hundman ’14  has joined the Chicago firm, Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC as of December 2017. Hundman concentrates his practice in commercial litigation. He began his career with Howard & Howard as a Summer Associate in 2016. Prior to joining as a full-time associate, he was a Judicial Extern for Judge Jon DeGuilio at the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana. There he drafted opinions and orders for the judge and attended court proceedings to advise on pertinent legal issues.
Mr. Hundman received his B.A., cum laude, from IWU and his J.D. from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 2017. He is licensed to practice in the State of Illinois.
Congratulations,  Chase!

Homecoming Veteran’s Service 2017

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As IWU celebrates Titans Around the World at Homecoming this weekend, we will also honor our alumni who served worldwide as veterans and first-responders, including Captain Ryan A. Beaupre ’95. We will remember Ryan and all veterans and first-responders who have given their lives in the service of others and our country. Presenting the colors will be American Legion Color Guard Post 635 Normal and Post 56 from Bloomington. The ceremony will take place this Saturday, October 14th at 12:45 p.m., prior to the Homecoming Football game at Tucci Stadium and will include the National Anthem sung by Wayne Messmer ’72.  Classmates and friends can view the ceremony on streaming video live at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/iwu/.

Homecoming 2017

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Homecoming 2017 is right around the corner!

You can register now here

A few noteworthy events:

  • Back to College Classes Friday and Saturday – The Ames Library, Beckman Auditorium
  • Family Fun on the Quad Saturday 8:30-11 – Eckley Quadrangle
  • Titan Tailgate Featuring Local Food Trucks Saturday 10AM-1PM – Shirk Center Parking Lot
  • “Club Tommy” Saturday, 6-9pm (Cost: $20) – Young Main Lounge in the Memorial Center

You can see the full schedule of Homecoming 2017 events here

Katie Rothas ’14

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Katie Rothas ’14 is currently in her 3rd year at the New York University College of Dentistry pursuing a DDS (Doctorate of Dental Surgery) and CPH (Certificate in Public Health). Congratulations and good luck, Katie!

Chloe Staub ’14

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Chloe Staub ’14 recently volunteered at Los Hogares Santa Maria de Guadalupe in Santa Apolonia, Guatemala. There, she taught English to teenagers she met as children on her first visit to Santa Apolonia back in 2008. Congratulations on this awesome work you’re doing, Chloe!